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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Fees & Reservations
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ENTRANCE FEES

Individual
$5.00 - 7 Days
Fee is per person, good for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. Free entrance for children under 16. Major credit cards are accepted for all fees.

Local Passport Flagstaff Area National Monuments
$25 - Annual
Admits passport holder and passengers in private vehicle to Sunset Crater Volcano, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon National Monuments for 12 months from date of purchase. Major credit cards are accepted.

New - America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
Effective January 1, 2007, a new series of interagency passes became available for entry to national parks and other federal recreation lands. Click here for full details on the new passes.

The former Golden Eagle Passport series and National Parks Pass have been discontinued, but will be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.


Commercial tour fees:
Capacity 1-6 
$28 - Day

Capacity 26 or more
$100 - Day 

Capacity 7-25 
$40 - Day

Commercial tour fees paid here will be honored for same-day entry at Wupatki and Walnut Canyon National Monuments.
Aerial view of Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding cinder fields.  

Did You Know?
Sunset Crater was nearly dynamited in 1929, to create a landslide for the Hollywood movie "Avalanche". Local citizens were outraged and lobbied for its protection. The result was establishment of Sunset Crater National Monument in 1930. "Volcano" was added to the name in 1990.

Last Updated: February 09, 2007 at 17:07 EST